Moving Image (Film & Video) Specialization

An Optional Specialization for Creative Media Majors

The moving image is the most common form of communication today—embedded video is everywhere and the creative potential to create new forms for the digital age is virtually limitless. In this focus area of the Creative Media major, you will explore the power of the moving image and sound in conjunction with other media as an artistic expression.

Try out different film production roles, such as director, cinematographer, sound designer, editor, script writer and actor.

Acquire the technical skills and techniques to become adept at manipulating audio and video, including areas like how different cameras and lenses work, how to set up a shot, how a script is formed, how to light appropriately, how to create special effects and how to create audio.

Manipulate media so you can explore creating art with time-based media. For example, you might create an art installation that incorporates video.

Create interactive web experiences incorporating moving images.

Courses in this specialization include:

8 courses through at least the 300-level are required for Primary Creative Media area

4 courses through at least the 200-level are required for Complementary Creative Media area

FLM 210: Film History is required for Primary area, along with six additional courses from the list below. At least one course must be at the 200-level or above, and one has to be at the 300-level or above

For a Complementary area, choose any three additional courses for the list below, as long as there is at least one 200-level class or higher included

List of Moving Image Area electives for either Primary or Complimentary areas: